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For information on included items and items sold separately |
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Conventions Used in this Guide |
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* SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system. |
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Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. |
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Table of Contents |
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Handling Precautions |
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Test Shots |
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Warning Against Copyright Infringement |
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Warranty Limitations |
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For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your cam... |
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Camera Body Temperature |
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About the LCD Monitor |
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Video Format |
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Language Setting |
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Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage y... |
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Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. |
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• Wrist strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation. |
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• Memory card: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. |
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Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described ... |
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To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera ... |
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Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. |
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Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liqui... |
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Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camer... |
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Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clea... |
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Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. |
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Use only recommended power accessories. |
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Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects o... |
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Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. |
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Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. |
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Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. |
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The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water. |
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Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery. |
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Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casing. |
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Use only recommended battery and accessories. |
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Use of battery not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, result... |
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Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outle... |
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Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, on top of the battery c... |
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Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. |
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Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery. |
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The battery charger and compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do... |
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There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock. |
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Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct... |
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Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or e... |
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Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense ligh... |
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In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. |
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Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker o... |
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Such items may lose data or stop working. |
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Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to in... |
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Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. |
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Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug. |
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Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage. |
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Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temper... |
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Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating, not over ... |
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Do not use in locations with poor ventilation. |
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The above-mentioned can cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire, burns or othe... |
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When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery from the camera or bat... |
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The battery can run down. |
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Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. |
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Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. |
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The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the fl... |
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Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. |
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Doing so could result in burns. |
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Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong... |
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Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. |
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When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures, you can avoid condensation b... |
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Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water drop... |
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Stop using the camera immediately. |
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Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapt... |
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Before Using the Camera—The Components Guide |
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The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously. |
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Attaching the Wrist Strap* |
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Before Using the Camera—Basic Operations |
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Shooting Mode Playback Mode |
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( or ) () |
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Method 1 |
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Method 2 |
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Exposure Compensation (p. 50) |
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Protection Status (p. 82) |
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Exposure Compensation (p. 50) |
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A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recogni... |
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JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards |
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RAW image |
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Unrecognized data type |
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Sample Histograms |
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Shows the center of the image |
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Never do the following while an indicator is lit. These actions may corrupt image data. |
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Upper Indicator |
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Lower Indicator |
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Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD mon... |
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Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. |
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Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected ima... |
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See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
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2 |
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See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
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5 |
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Time Difference from the Home Time Zone |
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See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
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2 |
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FUNC. Menu |
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Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus |
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Slide the mode switch to or . |
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Press the FUNC./SET button. |
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Use the or button to select a menu item. |
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Use the or button to select an option for the menu item. |
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Press the FUNC./SET button. |
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(My Camera) Menu |
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Press the MENU button. |
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Use the or button to switch between menus. |
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Use the or button to select menu items. |
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Use the or button to select an option. |
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Press the MENU button. |
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Shooting Mode |
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Basic p. 5 |
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My Colors |
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p. 57 |
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Movie Mode |
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p. 41 |
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Metering Mode |
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p. 49 |
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Exposure Compensation |
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p. 50 |
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Compression |
30 |
p. 33 |
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Long Shutter Mode |
30 |
p. 51 |
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Frame Rate (Movie) |
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p. 34 |
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White Balance |
30 |
p. 53 |
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Resolution (Still Image) |
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p. 32 |
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Photo Effect |
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p. 56 |
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Resolution (Movie) |
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p. 34 |
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AiAF |
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On*/Off |
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p. 45 |
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Self-timer |
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10 seconds*/ 2 seconds/ Custom Timer (Delay: 0–10*, 15, 20, 30 sec.) (Shots: 1–3*–10) |
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p. 39 |
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AF-assist Beam |
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On*/Off |
30 |
– |
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Digital Zoom |
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On/Off* |
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(On in standard movie mode.) |
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p. 36 |
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Review |
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Off/2*–10 seconds/Hold |
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Basic Guide p. 6 |
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Save Original |
30 |
On/Off* |
30 |
p. 59 |
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Grid Lines |
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On/Off* |
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You can display grid lines (splits screen into nine areas) to make it easier to judge the horizon... |
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Date Stamp |
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Off*/Date/Date & Time |
30 |
p. 38 |
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Long Shutter |
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On/Off* |
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p. 51 |
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Stitch Assist |
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Left to right*/ Right to left |
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p. 43 |
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Protect |
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p. 82 |
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Slide Show |
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p. 78 |
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Rotate |
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p. 75 |
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Print Order |
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p. 83 |
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Sound Memo |
31 |
p. 76 |
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Transfer Order |
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p. 87 |
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Erase All |
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p. 82 |
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Transition |
31 |
p. 76 |
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Mute |
31 |
On/Off* |
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Set to [On] to silence the start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds all at once. Howeve... |
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Volume |
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Off/1/2*/3/4/5 |
31 |
Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and pl... |
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Start-up Vol. |
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Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on. |
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Operation Vol. |
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Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that plays when any button other than the shutter butto... |
31 |
Selftimer Vol. |
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Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound played 2 sec. before the shutter is released. |
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Shutter Volume |
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Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releases. The shutter sound does not play... |
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Playback Vol. |
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Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and sound memos. |
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LCD Brightness |
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-7 to 0* to +7 |
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Use the or button to adjust the brightness. If you press the or button, the display returns to th... |
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Power Saving |
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p. 22 |
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Auto Power Down |
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On*/Off |
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Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses witho... |
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Display Off |
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10 sec./20 sec./ 30 sec./1 min.*/ 2 min./3min. |
32 |
Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed. |
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Time Zone |
32 |
Home*/World |
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p. 24 |
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Date/Time |
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Basic Guide p. 4 |
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Clock Display |
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0–5*–10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min./2 min./3 min. |
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p. 16 |
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Format |
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p. 23 |
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File Numbering |
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Auto Reset/ Continuous* |
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p. 66 |
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Create Folder |
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p. 65 |
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Create New Folder |
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Check mark (On)/ |
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Creates a folder for the next shooting session. |
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Auto Create |
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Off*/Daily/ Monday–Sunday/ Monthly |
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You can also set a creation time. |
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Auto Rotate |
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On*/Off |
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p. 64 |
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Language |
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Basic Guide p. 4 |
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Video System |
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NTSC/PAL |
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p. 89 |
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Reset All |
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p. 31 |
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Theme |
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Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. |
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p. 90 |
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Start-up Image |
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Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. |
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Start-up Sound |
33 |
Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on. |
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Operation Sound |
33 |
Sets the sound played when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. |
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Selftimer Sound |
33 |
Sets the sound played 2 seconds before the shutter releases in self-timer mode. |
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Shutter Sound |
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Sets the sound played when the shutter button is pressed. There is no shutter sound for movies. |
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My Camera Menu Contents |
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(Off)/ */ / |
33 |
1 |
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See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
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2 |
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Shooting |
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1 |
34 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 26). |
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* Paper sizes vary according to region. |
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1 |
36 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 26). |
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* Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the f... |
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* The resolution and frame rate are fixed in the and modes. |
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1 |
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See Menus and Settings (p. 26). |
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2 |
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Stills: zoom up to approximately 12 times |
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Movies (Standard): zoom up to approximately 12 times |
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The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. |
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1 |
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See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
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2 |
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*Recommended Memory Card |
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• This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary accordin... |
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• Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full. |
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1 |
39 |
2 |
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To Cancel Continuous Shooting |
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1 |
40 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 26). |
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The digital zoom cannot be used in this mode. |
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1 |
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See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
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LCD Monitor Display |
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: [Off] |
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: [Date]/[Date & Time] |
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l Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p. 30). |
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1 |
41 |
2 |
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To Cancel the Self-Timer |
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1 |
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See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
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1 |
42 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
42 |
2 |
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- The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot. |
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- If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge. |
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- The interval between shots lengthens when the built- in memory of the camera fills. |
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- Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full. |
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• The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 117). |
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1 |
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See Menus and Settings (p. 26). |
44 |
2 |
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l You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies... |
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- Try not to touch the microphone. |
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- Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be rec... |
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- The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and white balance to suit the shooting condit... |
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1. Press the button. The exposure will lock (AE lock) and the exposure shift bar will appear in t... |
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2. Use the or button to adjust the exposure. Press the button again to release the setting. Also,... |
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The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. |
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1 |
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2 |
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3 |
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4 |
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5 |
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l You cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode. |
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1 |
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See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
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- Green: Shooting preparations complete |
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- Yellow: Focusing difficulty (AiAF set to [Off]) |
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Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings |
48 |
Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects. |
48 |
Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition |
48 |
Subjects that are moving quickly |
48 |
Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of l... |
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1 |
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2 |
48 |
3 |
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1 |
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2 |
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3 |
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4 |
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To Release the AF Lock |
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You must set the flash to []. The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires. |
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1 |
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2 |
49 |
3 |
49 |
4 |
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To Release the AE Lock |
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1 |
50 |
2 |
50 |
3 |
50 |
4 |
50 |
5 |
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To Release the FE Lock |
50 |
1 |
51 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 26). |
51 |
1 |
52 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 26). |
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To Cancel the Exposure Compensation |
52 |
1 |
53 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
53 |
2 |
53 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 26). |
53 |
3 |
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To Cancel the Long Shutter Mode |
53 |
The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutte... |
54 |
- Exposure Compensation |
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- Metering |
54 |
- AE Lock |
54 |
- FE Lock |
54 |
- ISO speed: Auto |
54 |
- Flash: Auto, Auto with Red-Eye Reduction |
54 |
1 |
55 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 26). |
55 |
This setting cannot be adjusted when the or photo effect is selected. |
55 |
Shooting close-ups |
56 |
Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) |
56 |
Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) |
56 |
1 |
56 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 26). |
56 |
2 |
56 |
- ISO Speed |
57 |
- Flash Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If the flash fires when reading the white ... |
57 |
1 |
58 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 26). |
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* The skin colors of non-human subjects may also be altered. |
60 |
* You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color. |
60 |
1 |
60 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 26). |
60 |
Stills |
60 |
2 |
60 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 26). |
60 |
3 |
60 |
1 |
61 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
61 |
- Only the altered image is shown in the LCD monitor during shooting. |
61 |
- The image that appears in the LCD monitor immediately after recording is the altered image. If ... |
61 |
- Since two images are recorded with each shot, the number of shots remaining is approximately ha... |
61 |
1 |
62 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 26). |
62 |
2 |
62 |
3 |
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Original Color |
63 |
(Before Swapping) |
63 |
1 |
63 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 26). |
63 |
2 |
63 |
3 |
63 |
4 |
64 |
1 |
64 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 26). |
64 |
2 |
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Select a color. |
64 |
3 |
64 |
1 |
65 |
1 |
66 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
66 |
l This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Check t... |
66 |
1 |
67 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
67 |
2 |
67 |
2 |
67 |
1 |
68 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
68 |
Images may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient free space even if the total numbe... |
69 |
- Images from continuous shooting |
69 |
- Self-timer images (custom) |
69 |
- Stitch Assist mode images |
69 |
- My Colors images ([Save Original] set to [On]) |
69 |
Images cannot be played back when the folder numbers are duplicated or image numbers are duplicat... |
69 |
Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structures or image t... |
69 |
Playback/Erasing |
71 |
Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 11). |
71 |
1 |
71 |
Approximate Location of the Displayed Area |
71 |
2 |
71 |
To Cancel the Magnified Display |
71 |
Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified. |
71 |
1 |
72 |
Selected Image |
72 |
Jump Bar |
72 |
To Return to Single Image Playback |
72 |
Jumps over 10 images at a time. |
73 |
Jumps over 100 images at a time. |
73 |
Jumps to the first image of each shooting date. |
73 |
Jumps to a movie. |
73 |
Displays the first image in each folder. |
73 |
1 |
73 |
Number of images matching search key. |
73 |
2 |
73 |
To Return to Single Image Playback |
73 |
Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. |
74 |
1 |
74 |
Volume Level |
74 |
(Adjust with the or button) |
74 |
2 |
74 |
Ends playback and returns to single image playback |
74 |
Print (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for deta... |
74 |
Play |
74 |
Slow Motion Playback (You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback.) |
74 |
Displays the first frame |
74 |
Previous Frame (Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down) |
74 |
Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the FUNC./SET button is held down) |
74 |
Displays the last frame |
74 |
Edit (Switches to movie editing mode) (p. 73) |
74 |
Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1- second increments, but those that ar... |
75 |
1 |
75 |
Movie Editing Bar |
75 |
2 |
75 |
3 |
75 |
4 |
76 |
Original |
77 |
1 |
77 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
77 |
2 |
77 |
l Movies cannot be rotated. |
77 |
The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. |
78 |
Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next... |
78 |
1 |
78 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
78 |
1 |
78 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
78 |
2 |
79 |
3 |
79 |
Volume |
79 |
(Adjust with the or button) |
79 |
Exit |
79 |
Record |
79 |
Pause |
79 |
Play |
79 |
Erase |
79 |
Select [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./SET button. |
79 |
l You cannot attach sound memos to movies. |
79 |
Plays all images on a memory card in order. |
80 |
Plays images bearing a specified date in order. |
80 |
Plays images in a specified folder in order. |
80 |
Plays movie files only, in order. |
80 |
Plays still images only, in order. |
80 |
– |
80 |
Plays the images selected for each slide show, Custom 1, Custom 2 or Custom 3, in order (p. 80). |
80 |
1 |
80 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
80 |
2 |
80 |
3 |
81 |
The new image gradually brightens as it moves upward from the bottom. |
81 |
The new image first appears in a cross shape and gradually expands to display the full image. |
81 |
Portions of the new image move horizontally, then the image expands to display the full image. |
81 |
1 |
82 |
2 |
82 |
1 |
82 |
2 |
82 |
Number indicating the selection order |
82 |
1 After selecting – in step 1 (p. 80), use the button to select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SE... |
83 |
2 Use the button to select [Mark all], press the FUNC./SET button. |
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3 Use the button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. |
83 |
Play Time |
83 |
Repeat |
83 |
1 |
83 |
2 |
83 |
1 |
84 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
84 |
2 |
84 |
Protection Icon |
84 |
l Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. |
84 |
1 |
84 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
84 |
2 |
84 |
Print Settings/Transfer Settings |
85 |
1 |
85 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
85 |
2 |
85 |
3 |
86 |
Number of Print Copies |
86 |
1 |
86 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
86 |
2 |
86 |
3 |
86 |
l The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print se... |
87 |
Print Type |
87 |
Standard |
87 |
Prints one image per page. |
87 |
Index |
87 |
Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format. |
87 |
Both |
87 |
Prints the images in both the standard and index formats. |
87 |
Date |
87 |
Adds the date to the print. |
87 |
File No. |
87 |
Adds the file number to the print. |
87 |
1 |
87 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
87 |
2 |
88 |
3 |
88 |
- Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. |
88 |
- Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time, however, the printa... |
88 |
1 |
89 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
89 |
2 |
89 |
3 |
89 |
Transfer Selection |
89 |
1 |
90 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
90 |
2 |
90 |
3 |
90 |
Viewing Images on a TV set |
91 |
1 |
91 |
2 |
91 |
3 |
91 |
VIDEO |
91 |
4 |
91 |
5 |
91 |
- NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others |
91 |
- PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others |
91 |
If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly. |
91 |
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) |
92 |
1 |
92 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
92 |
2 |
92 |
1 |
93 |
See Menus and Settings (p. 27). |
93 |
2 |
93 |
3 |
94 |
4 |
94 |
l The following cannot be registered as My Camera settings. |
94 |
- Movies |
94 |
- Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 76) |
94 |
Troubleshooting |
95 |
Power is not turned on. |
95 |
Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 5). |
95 |
Memory card slot/battery cover is open. |
95 |
Confirm that the memory card slot/ battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 2). |
95 |
Insufficient battery voltage (\ |
95 |
Insert a fully charged battery into the camera (Basic Guide p. 2). |
95 |
Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) (p. 109). |
95 |
Poor contact between camera and battery terminals. |
95 |
Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery (p. 105). |
95 |
The camera's horizontal/ vertical orientation was changed. |
95 |
The camera's orientation mechanism is operating. There is no malfunction. |
95 |
The SD memory card's write protect tab is set to \ |
95 |
When recording to, erasing from or formatting the SD memory card, slide the tab upward (p. 107). |
95 |
The built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low. |
95 |
Recharge the built-in battery immediately (Basic Guide p. 4). |
95 |
The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. |
96 |
This does not constitute a malfunction and has no effect on images that have been shot. |
96 |
Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. |
96 |
This is not a camera malfunction (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images). |
96 |
Subject is too bright. |
96 |
This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. Thi... |
96 |
A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting. |
96 |
Raise the ISO speed (p. 63) or set the flash to any setting other than (flash off), or secure the... |
96 |
This displays when using a memory card that has print settings, transfer settings or slide show i... |
96 |
These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera (p. 83). |
96 |
Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see wh... |
97 |
There is no effect on the recorded image. |
97 |
Mode switch is set to (playback). |
97 |
Set the mode switch to or (Basic Guide p. 6). |
97 |
Flash is charging. |
97 |
The indicator will light orange when it is charged. You can then press the shutter button (p. 22). |
97 |
Memory card is full. |
97 |
Insert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 2). |
97 |
If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space. |
97 |
Memory card is not formatted correctly. |
97 |
Format the memory card (p. 23). |
97 |
If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest... |
97 |
SD memory card is write protected. |
97 |
Slide the write protect tab of the SD memory card upward (p. 107). |
97 |
Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder. |
97 |
Confirm the actual image size with the LCD monitor. Use the LCD monitor when taking close-up shot... |
97 |
AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. |
98 |
In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to ass... |
98 |
The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. |
98 |
Setting the self-timer to (2 seconds) delays the shutter release for 2 seconds and allows the cam... |
98 |
Subject is out of focal range. |
98 |
Shoot with the subject at the correct shooting distance (p. 113). |
98 |
The subject is hard to focus on. |
98 |
Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot (p. 46). |
98 |
Insufficient light for shooting. |
98 |
Set the flash to (flash on) (Basic Guide p. 9). |
98 |
Subject is dark in contrast to the background. |
98 |
Set the exposure compensation to a positive (+) setting (p. 50). |
98 |
Use AE lock or use the spot metering function (pp. 47, 49). |
98 |
Subject is too far away for flash to reach. |
98 |
Shoot within correct shooting distance of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 114). |
98 |
Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 63). |
98 |
Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. |
99 |
Shoot within correct shooting distance of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 114). |
99 |
Subject is bright in contrast to the background. |
99 |
Set the exposure compensation to a negative (-) setting (p. 50). |
99 |
Use AE lock or use the spot metering function (pp. 47, 49). |
99 |
Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. |
99 |
Change the shooting angle. |
99 |
Flash is set to on. |
99 |
Set the flash to (flash off) (Basic Guide p. 9). |
99 |
ISO speed is too high. |
99 |
Higher ISO speeds increase image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible... |
99 |
In , , , and modes, the ISO speed increases and noise can appear. |
99 |
Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This is particularly... |
99 |
This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction. |
99 |
Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the flash is used in dark areas. |
100 |
Use the (auto with red-eye reduction) mode (Basic Guide p. 9). For this mode to be effective, the... |
100 |
Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching ... |
100 |
The memory card's performance has dropped. |
100 |
To enhance the continuous shooting performance, you are recommended to format the memory card in ... |
100 |
Memory card was formatted in another device. |
100 |
Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 23). |
100 |
Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on. |
100 |
First close the memory card slot/ battery cover and then turn the power off (Basic Guide p. 2). |
100 |
The following types of memory cards are used. |
101 |
Although the recording time may not display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded ... |
101 |
If free space in the camera's built-in memory becomes too scarce, the \ |
101 |
Try the following procedures. |
101 |
Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in movie mode. |
101 |
Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode (Basic Guide p. 9). Note the digital zoom is avail... |
101 |
You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer. |
102 |
Computer images that cannot be played back will play back if they are added to the camera using t... |
102 |
File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed. |
102 |
Set the file name or location on the file format/structure of the camera. (Refer to the Software ... |
102 |
Some movies shot with another camera cannot be edited. |
102 |
Movies recorded with high resolutions and frame rates may momentarily stop playing if played on s... |
102 |
You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with ... |
102 |
Movies recorded at the Fast Frame Rate setting and with the video signal set to the PAL format, m... |
102 |
To check the images at the original frame rate, you are recommended to play the movie back on the... |
102 |
Memory card was formatted in another device. |
103 |
Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 23). |
103 |
Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 C/73 F). |
103 |
Replace the battery with a new one (Basic Guide p. 2). |
103 |
Battery life exceeded. |
103 |
Replace the battery with a new one (Basic Guide p. 2). |
103 |
Incorrect video system setting. |
103 |
Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (p. 30). |
103 |
Shooting in Stitch Assist mode. |
103 |
The output will not appear on a TV in Stitch Assist mode. Cancel the Stitch Assist mode (Basic Gu... |
103 |
List of Messages |
104 |
Busy... |
104 |
Image is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The playback mode is starting up. |
104 |
No memory card |
104 |
You turned on the camera without a memory card installed. |
104 |
Card locked! |
104 |
The SD memory card is write-protected. |
104 |
Cannot record |
104 |
You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card installed, or attempted to attach a sound m... |
104 |
Memory card error |
104 |
Memory card has experienced an anomaly. |
104 |
Memory card full |
104 |
Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved. Or no more image settings or ... |
104 |
Naming error! |
104 |
The image could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the directory that... |
104 |
Change the battery pack. |
105 |
Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace it at once with a charged one or re... |
105 |
No image. |
105 |
No images recorded on memory card. |
105 |
Image too large. |
105 |
You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels or with a large data size. |
105 |
Incompatible JPEG format. |
105 |
You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image. |
105 |
Corrupted Data. |
105 |
You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data. |
105 |
RAW |
105 |
You attempted to play back a RAW image. |
105 |
Unidentified Image |
105 |
You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special data type (proprietary data ty... |
105 |
Cannot magnify! |
105 |
You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited wi... |
105 |
Cannot rotate |
105 |
You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited wit... |
105 |
Incompatible WAVE format. |
105 |
A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is inco... |
105 |
Cannot register this image! |
106 |
You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up image. |
106 |
Protected! |
106 |
You attempted to erase or edit a protected image, movie or sound memo. |
106 |
Too many marks. |
106 |
Too many images have been marked with print settings, transfer settings or slide show settings. C... |
106 |
Cannot complete! |
106 |
Could not save the print, transfer or slide show settings. |
106 |
Unselectable image. |
106 |
You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image. |
106 |
Exx |
106 |
(xx: number) Camera malfunction. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back. A ... |
106 |
Appendix |
107 |
The following icon and message will display. |
107 |
Battery charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible it will be used for an extended period. |
107 |
Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera. Polish the terminals with ... |
107 |
Under these conditions, revive the battery by warming it in a pocket immediately before use. |
107 |
The battery may be short circuiting. |
107 |
Fig. A |
107 |
These conditions can damage the battery. |
107 |
You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached (Fig.... |
108 |
Fig. C |
108 |
Storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time (about one year) may shorten its life cy... |
108 |
It can be recharged at any point. |
108 |
• Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 ˚C (41 – 104 ˚F) is recommended. |
108 |
• Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and the battery's charge state. |
108 |
Even charged batteries continue to discharge naturally. |
108 |
Slide the switch up. |
109 |
• Locations subject to dust or sand |
109 |
• Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures |
109 |
• The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. |
110 |
• When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the... |
110 |
• When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. |
110 |
• Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate corre... |
110 |
Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. |
111 |
1 |
111 |
Compact Power Adapter |
111 |
CA-DC10 |
111 |
2 |
111 |
Battery Lock |
111 |
3 |
111 |
Tripod Sockets |
112 |
l The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker. Always set the power/mod... |
112 |
Charge becomes Severely Limited |
113 |
Usage in Cold Temperatures (Less than 0C/32F) |
113 |
Non-Use over Extended Periods |
113 |
Never use thinners, benzine, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances m... |
114 |
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Ca... |
114 |
Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor. These actions may damage it or lead to other prob... |
114 |
Number of Images Shot |
118 |
Playback Time |
118 |
LCD Monitor ON |
118 |
(Based on the CIPA standard) |
118 |
LCD Monitor Off |
118 |
Approx. 150 images |
118 |
Approx. 500 images |
118 |
Approx. 3 hours |
118 |
Resolution |
119 |
Compression |
119 |
SDC-16M |
119 |
SDC-128M |
119 |
SDC-512MSH |
119 |
(Large) |
119 |
2592 x 1944 pixels |
119 |
5 |
119 |
49 |
119 |
190* |
119 |
9 |
119 |
87 |
119 |
339 |
119 |
19 |
119 |
173 |
119 |
671 |
119 |
(Middle 1) |
119 |
2048 x 1536 pixels |
119 |
8 |
119 |
76 |
119 |
295 |
119 |
15 |
119 |
136 |
119 |
529 |
119 |
30 |
119 |
269 |
119 |
1041 |
119 |
(Middle 2) |
119 |
1600 x 1200 pixels |
119 |
13 |
119 |
121 |
119 |
471 |
119 |
24 |
119 |
217* |
119 |
839 |
119 |
46 |
119 |
411 |
119 |
1590 |
119 |
(Small) |
119 |
640 x 480 pixels |
119 |
52 |
119 |
460 |
119 |
1777 |
119 |
80 |
119 |
711 |
119 |
2747 |
119 |
127 |
119 |
1118 |
119 |
4317 |
119 |
(PostCard Date Imprint Mode) |
119 |
24 |
119 |
217* |
119 |
839 |
119 |
Resolution |
119 |
Frame Rate |
119 |
SDC-16M |
119 |
SDC-128M |
119 |
SDC-512MSH |
119 |
Standard |
119 |
640 x 480 pixels |
119 |
6 sec. |
119 |
1 min. 4 sec. |
119 |
4 min. 9 sec. |
119 |
14 sec. |
119 |
2 min. 7 sec. |
119 |
8 min. 14 sec. |
119 |
My Colors |
119 |
320 x 240 pixels |
119 |
20 sec. |
119 |
3 min. 1 sec. |
119 |
11 min. 42 sec. |
119 |
40 sec. |
119 |
5 min. 55 sec. |
119 |
22 min. 53 sec. |
119 |
Fast Frame Rate |
119 |
320 x 240 pixels |
119 |
10 sec. |
119 |
1 min. 32 sec. |
119 |
5 min. 59 sec. |
119 |
Compact |
119 |
160x 120 pixels |
119 |
1 min. 39 sec. |
119 |
14 min. 29 sec. |
119 |
55 min. 57 sec. |
119 |
Resolution |
120 |
Compression |
120 |
(2592 x 1944 pixels) |
120 |
2503 KB |
120 |
1395 KB |
120 |
695 KB |
120 |
(2048 x 1536 pixels) |
120 |
1602 KB |
120 |
893 KB |
120 |
445 KB |
120 |
(1600 x 1200 pixels) |
120 |
1002 KB |
120 |
558 KB |
120 |
278 KB |
120 |
(640 x 480 pixels) |
120 |
249 KB |
120 |
150 KB |
120 |
84 KB |
120 |
(1600 x 1200 pixels) |
120 |
– |
120 |
558 KB |
120 |
– |
120 |
Resolution |
120 |
Frame Rate |
120 |
File size |
120 |
Standard |
120 |
(640 x 480 pixels) |
120 |
1980 KB/sec. |
120 |
990 KB/sec. |
120 |
My Colors |
120 |
(320 x 240 pixels) |
120 |
660 KB/sec. |
120 |
330 KB/sec. |
120 |
Fast Frame Rate |
120 |
(320 x 240 pixels) |
120 |
1320 KB/sec. |
120 |
Compact |
120 |
(160 x 120 pixels) |
120 |
120 KB/sec. |
120 |
INDEX |
122 |
A |
122 |
B |
122 |
C |
122 |
D |
122 |
E |
122 |
F |
122 |
G |
122 |
H |
122 |
I |
122 |
J |
122 |
L |
123 |
M |
123 |
P |
123 |
R |
123 |
S |
124 |
T |
124 |
V |
124 |
W |
124 |
Z |
124 |
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accu... |
128 |
• Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described he... |
128 |
• No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system... |
128 |
• Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken o... |
128 |
• Canon, PowerShot, PIXMA and SELPHY are trademarks of Canon Inc. |
128 |
• Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United... |
128 |
• Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation... |
128 |
• SD is a trademark. |
128 |
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of thei... |
128 |
FCC Notice |
129 |
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations |
129 |
Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio |
129 |
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. |
129 |