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    Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the Safety Precautions before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH
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    you purchased the camera. Camera AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Wrist Strap WS-800 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD
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    them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of
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    Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 23 ● Just take pictures (Easy mode 28 Take good people shots I Portraits (p. 58) C Kids and pets (p. 58) w , 80, 84 ● Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer 57, 64, 77 ● Insert the date and time into my shots 56 4
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    search pictures 110 ● Erase pictures 27, 122 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 29, 99 ● View movies 31 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 134 Save ● Save images to a computer 32 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 46 ● Use the camera abroad 37, 144 ● Understand what is displayed on the screen 159 5
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    Returning the Camera to Default Settings 48 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 49 Clock Functions 49 Low Level Memory Card Formatting 50 3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions 53 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 54 Inserting the Date and Time 56 Using the Self-Timer 57
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    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors 75 Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake 76 Customizing the Self-Timer 77 Shooting Using a TV Contrast 92 Red-Eye Correction 93 Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation 94 Adjusting the Flash Output 95 Checking for Shut Eyes 95 Changing
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    Print Chosen Images 138 9 Customizing Camera Settings 139 Changing Camera Settings............140 Changing Shooting Function Settings 146 Changing Playback Function Settings 149 10 Useful Information ...... 151 Replacing the Date/Time Battery 152 Using Household Power 153 Troubleshooting 154
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    be careful about • : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for getting more out of your camera • : Supplemental information • (p. xx): Reference pages ("xx" stands for a page number) • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. • The various types of memory cards that can be used in
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    shock or fire. If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the batteries. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs. Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music
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    not to bump or push strongly on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with Do not charge batteries of different types at the same time, or use older batteries together with newer batteries. • Do not insert the batteries with the
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    Safety Precautions • Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen. • Do not attach accessories to the strap. Doing so may cause
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    to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images and movies in Easy mode, and how to transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the
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    make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries and a memory card (sold separately). Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is
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    ● Insert the batteries with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly. Label Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Close
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    The memory card will pop up. Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Power Source Number of Shots* Playback Time Alkaline Batteries (Supplied) 130 7 hr. NiMH Batteries (Sold Separately) 370 9 hr. * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association
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    Depleted. Change the batteries. Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 4 GB 1231 16 GB 5042 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Can you
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    the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and
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    choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 18 to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will close the menu. Date/Time battery If the Date/Time screen appears even when the date/time have been correctly set, insert a new date/time battery
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    has been set, the settings screen will close. What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2. You
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    formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose
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    be less than indicated on the memory card. Pressing the Shutter Button To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot. Press halfway (Press lightly to focus). ● Press lightly until the camera beeps twice and AF frames
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    scene will appear in the upper right of the screen. X The camera will focus on detected faces and display frames on them. Focus range (approx.) Zoom bar Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward i (telephoto) will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward
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    raise the flash manually to shoot. If you manually lower the flash until it closes, it will not fire. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions if it has been raised. X The image will appear
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    flashes on the screen? Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image. • What if the camera does not play any sounds? Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power lens. Move the zoom lever toward i and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will
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    oldest to newest. ● The images change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse. ● The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. ● Pressing the 1 button again while the lens is retracted will turn off the power. Switching to Shooting mode Pressing
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    You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial
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    Shooting or Viewing Images in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page and the zoom lever are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take worry
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    Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. The audio will record in stereo. Enter E mode. ● Set the mode dial to E. Remaining Time Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject,
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    in on or out from the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card Shooting Time 4 GB 20 min. 43 sec. 16 GB 1 hr. 24 min. 54 sec. • Shooting times are based on default settings. • Maximum clip length is approximately 10 minutes. • Recording may stop
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    Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. X appears on movies. Choose a movie. supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play back the movie smoothly with the camera. For enhanced playback you can also connect the camera to
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    to a Computer for Viewing You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current
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    's CDROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. ● If the [User Account Control] window appears, follow the on
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    the direction shown. ● Insert the interface cable's larger plug into the computer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using
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    close CameraWindow. ● Turn off the camera and unplug the cable. ● For details on how to view images using a computer, refer to the Software Guide. You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer. There are
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    Accessories Supplied with Camera Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST* Wrist Strap WS-800 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB card reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant
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    Adapter Kit ACK800 ● This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer. Cannot be used to charge the batteries inside the camera. Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 ● This dedicated
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    Sold Accessories Flash Printers SELPHY series High-Power Flash HF-DC1 ● This externally mounted flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers ● By connecting your camera to a Canon- brand
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    2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. 39
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    77, 146) Lens Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 23, 29, 54) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 110, 115) Shutter Button (p. 22) Power Button (p. 18) Mode Dial Flash (pp. 24, 69, 88) Speaker Date/Time Battery Holder (p. 152) Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 14
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    ) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 34, 117, 134) b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 68) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 27) - (p. 72) / d (Jump) (p. 111) / o Button e (Macro) (p. 69) / f (Manual Focus) (p. 86) / q Button Control Dial m FUNC./SET Button (p. 44) h (Flash) (pp. 69, 88) / r Button Q (Self-Timer
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    can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays right after shooting. However, Simple Information Display is not available change the display that appears first by pressing the n button, then choosing [Review Info] in the 4 tab (p. 148). Screen Display in Dark Shooting
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    (flash on) Camera shake warning (p. 25) When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to/read from the memory card or various information is being transmitted. Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions may corrupt the image
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    Options Menu Items Choose a menu item. ● Press the op buttons to choose a menu item. X The available options for the menu item appear in the lower part of the screen. Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option. ● You can also choose settings by pressing
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    the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 164 - 167). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose a tab. ● Press the qr buttons, or move the zoom lever left or right to choose a tab. Choose an item. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an item. ● Some items require
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    press the qr buttons to choose [On]. ● Press the n button to restore the normal screen. You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the l button and turning on the power. Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Volume]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab
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    Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [LCD Brightness]. Change the brightness.
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    then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 19) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 20), [Video System] (p. 117), [Time Zone] (p. 144), and the image registered in [Start-up Image] (p. 141). • The saved data for
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    (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will
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    Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card
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    • Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting (p. 21), since all recorded data is erased. • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem. 51
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    52
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    the camera is set to A mode for "Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)" (p. 54) to "Using the Self-Timer" (p. 57). When shooting in a mode other than A, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 162 - 163). • "Shooting in Various Conditions" (p. 58) to "Take Shots That
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    toward i again. X The digital zoom will zoom in even further on the subject. What if the zoom factor appears in blue? Images shot at zoom factors that appear in blue will be coarse. Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button to choose [Digital Zoom] in the 4 tab
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    Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or approximately 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. The images may
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    date in images which do not have an embedded date and time as follows. However, if you do this for images with an embedded date and time, the date and time may be printed twice. • Use the DPOF print settings (p. 135) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Guide
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    the shutter releases, the lamp and sound speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire). ● To cancel shooting with the timer after countdown has started, press the p button. ● To restore the original setting, choose in Step 2. You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 77). 57
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    Conditions The camera will select shoot majestic landscapes with a real sense of depth. C Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects are about 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens, and at maximum telephoto setting you will be able to focus on subjects that
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    (Low Light) ● Lets you shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. ● A recording pixel setting of will display, and the image will be fixed at 1600 x 1200 pixels. w Take shots of people at the beach (Beach) ● Lets you take shots of brightly lit people on sandy beaches where the
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    you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set the
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    Shooting in Special Scenes Adding Effects and Shooting Shoot images with vivid colors (Super Vivid) ● Lets you take shots with vivid, intense colors. Take posterized shots (Poster Effect) ● Lets you take shots that look like an old poster or illustration. Since you may not achieve the expected
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    to show some teeth when smiling. Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons. • You should switch to another mode when you finish shooting, or the camera will continue taking shots each time the camera detects a smile. • You can also shoot by pressing the shutter
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    the shot and press the shutter button halfway. ● Confirm that a green frame appears around the face of the person who will wink. Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will enter shooting stand-by, and [Wink to take picture] will appear on the screen. X The lamp will blink and the self-timer
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    will appear on the screen. X The lamp will blink and the self-timer sound will play. Join the subjects and look at the camera. X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release. ● To
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    (Fish-eye Effect) Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons. Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the
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    keep in focus. ● Press the l button. ● Move the zoom lever to change the frame size, and press the op buttons to it is displayed vertically. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the the shooting conditions, try taking some test shots first. Modes for other scenes In addition
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    4 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in
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    the following settings to obtain the correct exposure. • Turn on the flash (p. 69) • Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 72) Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Enter Exposure Compensation
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    flash is lowered. Raise the flash manually. Changing the Focusing Range (Macro) When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains angle (j) setting of the lens. The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires. How can I take better close-ups? Try attaching the camera to a tripod and
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    turn gray in the area that displays in the yellow bar underneath the zoom bar, and the camera will not focus. Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from five recording pixel (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the
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    3352 6677 13727 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail A2 attachments. A3 - A5 ● For printing on wide size paper
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    certain shooting conditions. • Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing image blurring and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images, however, will appear coarse. When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button halfway to display the
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    Fluorescent H Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Custom Manually sets a custom white balance. Custom White Balance You can a white balance data is set. If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. 73
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    shot. * When in t (p. 60), shooting with the AF lock (p. 81) or manual focus modes (p. 86), will change to . • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 57, 76, 77). • Continuous shooting speed increases in mode (p. 59). • Depending on the shooting conditions, the camera settings, and the zoom
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    (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia B/W Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue Vivid
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    Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 75 to choose , then press the l button. ● Press the op buttons to choose an
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    settings are set with the first shot. • If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take longer than usual. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically. When you set the time delay for more than 2 seconds, the self-timer lamp and sound speed up
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    Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in "Viewing Images on a TV" (p. 117). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you
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    5 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 (p. 91), assume that you have set the mode dial to the corresponding mode. • The section "Adjusting the Flash Output" (p. 95) assumes that you have set the mode dial to D. • The section "Changing the Color
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    focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size • Press the n button to choose [AF Frame Size] in the 4 tab, then choose [Small]. • The AF frame is set to [Normal] when using Digital Zoom (p. 54), Digital Teleconverter (p. 55), or Manual Focus (p. 86). If the camera cannot focus when
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    that are dark or light. • Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden. • The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. • If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will not appear. Shooting with the AF Lock The
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    ] if a face cannot be detected or is too big in relation to the screen. In [Center], it will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 54), Digital Tele-converter (p. 55), Servo AF (p. 83) or when connected to a TV (p. 78). 82
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    pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. Choose [Servo AF]. ● Press shutter button halfway. • The camera may not be able to button halfway. In this case, you can set the focus Zoom] option in the 4 tab is not available in Servo AF mode. • Not available when using Self-Timer (pp. 57, 76,
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    Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person's face to focus on and then shoot. Set the AF frame to [Face Detect] (p. 80). Enter Face Select mode. ● Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the 0 button. X After [Face Select : On] appears, a face
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    , then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. Evaluative Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots. Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting conditions. Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater
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    . If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel Manual focus mode first. • In order to focus accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod. • When using the Digital Zoom (p. 54), Digital Tele-converter (p. 55), or when using a television as a display (p. 78), you will be able to focus
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    Just as with the AE lock (p. 87), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for "Flash Exposure". Raise the flash and choose h (p. 69). Lock the flash exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the b button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X The
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    , such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach. Raise the flash. Choose .... ● After pressing the r button, press the qr
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    flash is 1/2000 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/2000 second if a faster shutter speed is chosen. • Depending on the zoom , images are processed to eliminate noise after being taken. A certain amount of processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot.
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    set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. B stands for "Aperture value", which refers to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens. Set the mode dial to B. Make the setting. ● Turn the  dial
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    You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. D stands for "Manual". Set the (p. 85). • If you use the zoom after making settings or changing the composition, the value set, the screen brightness may change. If the flash is raised and set to h, the screen brightness will
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    or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting. Choose [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button to choose [iContrast] in the 4 tab
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    correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can correct recorded images (p. 131). • With the flash raised, if you press the r button and immediately press the n button, the screen in Step 2 will appear. 93
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    you can adjust the exposure ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash. Choose ~. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to on the screen. Safety FE The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out
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    Flash Settings] and set the [Flash Mode] option to [Manual]. • With the flash raised, if you press the r button and immediately press the n button, the setting screen will appear. Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera of shots is set to two or more, this function is only available for the last
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    Steps 1 - 2 on p. 59 to choose T. Press the l button. X The unchanged image and the Color Accent image will alternately display. ● The color for default settings is green. Specify the color. ● the l button restores the shooting screen. Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. 96
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    the Color Swap image will alternately display. ● The default setting is to change green to gray. Specify the color to be swapped. ● Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q button. X The specified color will be recorded. Specify the target color. ● Position
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    range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors. ● Press the l button to restore the shooting screen. • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the
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    6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the "Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial has been set to E
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    Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between four Movie modes. Choose a Movie mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose E. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a movie mode, then press the m button again. E Standard Miniature Effect > Color Accent z Color
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    l button. ● Move the zoom lever to change the frame size Time 12 sec. 6 sec. 3 sec. • If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of the frame will switch, and you can press the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically. • Holding the camera
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    you can record approximately three times the length. Estimated Shooting Time Memory Card Capacity Image Quality 4 GB 20 min. 43 sec. 43 min. 43 sec. 1 hr. 58 min. 19 sec. 16 GB 1 hr. 24 min. 54 sec. 2 hrs. 59 min. 3 sec. 8 hrs. 4 min. 30 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording
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    AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ●
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    (My Colors) (p. 75) • Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake (p. 76)* • Customizing the Self-Timer (p. 77) The number of shots cannot be set. • Shooting Using a TV Monitor (p. 78)* • Shooting with the AF Lock (p. 81)* • Shooting in Manual Focus Mode (p. 86)* • Turning off the AF Assist
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    as for still images. • Erasing Images (p. 27) • Quickly Searching Images (p. 110) • Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 111) • Viewing Slideshows (p. 113) • Changing Image Transitions (p. 115) • Viewing Images on a TV (p. 117) • Protecting Images (p. 118) • Erasing All Images (p. 122) • Tagging
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    Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Choose *. ● Follow Steps 1 - 3 on p. 31 to choose *, then press the m button. X The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Set the editing range. ● Press the op buttons and
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    unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the batteries are depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved. • When editing movies, you should use
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    108
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    before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 128 - 132) cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space available. 109
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    Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. X Images will display in an index. ● The number of images increases each time you move the lever toward g. ● The number of images decreases each time you move the lever
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    many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 118) or delete (p. 122) all images at once while filtered. Jump to Favorites Jump Shot Date Jump to My Category Jump to Still/Movie Jump 10 Images Jump 100 Images Displays images tagged
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    . However, if you change the category (p. 125), or edit an image and save it as a new image (p. 128), a message will appear, and filtered playback will cancel. Jump by and Images ● In single image playback, press the d button, then press the op buttons to choose a jump method. ● If you press
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    memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the setting. Repeat Repeats playback of images Play Time Display
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    Press the l button to switch to the focus check display (p. 42). ● For images with detected faces, you can also switch to the focus check display by pressing the other frames. Change the magnification level or location. ● Use the zoom lever to change the display size, and the opqr buttons to change
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    , you can move the location of the displayed area. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom out, or continue to hold it to return to single image playback. ● If you turn the  dial, you can switch images while zoomed. Approximate Location of Displayed Area In magnified display, pressing the n button
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    restores single image playback. • Only still images shot with this camera will play back in Smart Shuffle. • [Smart Shuffle] is not available in the following situations: - If there are less than 50 images taken with this camera on the memory card. - If you play back images not supported by Smart
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    stereo AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Yellow Yellow White Red Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera's terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera's terminal. ● Insert the cable plug fully
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    method, then press the m button. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen. If you format the memory card (pp. 21, 50), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera's erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection settings first. 118
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    procedure. Protect the image. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. If you switch shooting modes or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected
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    [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose a starting image. ● Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Choose an ending image. ● Press the r button to choose [Last image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or
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    by turning the  dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to choose [All Images], then press the m button. Protect images. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Protect], then press the m button. You
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    . ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a selection method, then press the m button. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen. Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 above to choose [Select] and press the m button. Choose an
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    Â dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 122 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 120 to choose images. Erase. ● Press the p button to choose [Erase], then press the m button. Choose All
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    appear. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites. If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista and transfer tagged
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    are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot. : Images with detected faces, or images shot in I or C modes. : Images detected as , or in A or 9 modes, or images shot in J or O modes. : Images shot in w, P, t modes. Choosing a Selection Method Choose [My Category]. ● Press
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    the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as My Category. Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 125 to choose [Select Range], then
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    . Choose [Rotate]. ● Press the n button to choose [Rotate] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. X The image will rotate 90° with each press of the m button. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen. Movies
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    Resize]. ● Press the n button to choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Choose an image size. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button
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    m button. Adjust the trimming area. X A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed. X The original image will display in the upper left and the trimmed image will display in the lower right. ● If you move the zoom lever to the left or right, you can change the frame size. ● If
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    . Choose [My Colors]. ● Press the n button to choose [My Colors] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Choose a menu option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then
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    adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from four levels of correction, and save the image as a new file. Choose [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button to choose
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    choose [RedEye Correction] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. Correct the image. ● Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion. ● You can
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    8 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) (p. 38). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers 133
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    in the direction shown. ● Insert the cable's large plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer. Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. X will appear on the screen. Choose an image to print
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    You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together (p. 137) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings
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    a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. These settings will be overwritten with those set by your camera. • If [Date] is set to [On], some printers may print the date twice. • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The
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    and the number of prints for each. ● You cannot set the number of copies for index prints. You can only choose which images to print (as shown in Step 2). ● Pressing the n button accepts the settings and restores the menu screen. Choose [Select Range]. ● In Step 1 on p. 136, choose [
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    dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Print Chosen Images You can print images added to the print list (pp. 135 - 137) by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer. ● Follow Steps 1 to 4 on p. 134. Print. ● Press
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    9 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes. 139
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    the 3 tab (p. 45). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera's operation sounds. ● Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. modified) Preset sounds 2 You can use the included software to change the sounds (p. 2). Turning off Hints & Tips When you choose an item in the ø menu (p.
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    be modified) Preset images 2 You can set recorded images, and use the included software to change the images. Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register an image. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the
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    • If you use a memory card already containing images, the newly assigned file numbers may continue the existing numbering for both [Continuous] and [Auto Reset]. If you want to start over with file number 0001, format the memory card before use (p. 21). • Refer to the Software Guide for information
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    . ● Choose [Create Folder], then press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 26). If you want the
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    Off], then press the qr buttons to choose a time. ● In order to save battery power, you should choose less than [1 min.]. Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting. If you pre-register the destination
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    . X will appear on the shooting screen (p. 159). If you change the date or time in the setting (p. 18), your [ Home] time and date will automatically change. Changing Distance Units You can change the distance units that display in the zoom bar (p. 23) and the MF indicator (p. 86) from m/cm to ft
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    On until you press the shutter button halfway, it allows you to shoot without missing photo opportunities. The camera does not focus Off continuously, thereby conserving battery power. Turning off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions
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    [Flash Settings], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Red-Eye Lamp], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting. ● Choose [Review
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    image displays right after shooting. ● Choose [Review Info], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Off Displays the image the 3:2 guide appear. • In , you cannot set [3:2 Guide] or [Both]. • Grid Lines will not be recorded on the image. • The gray areas displayed with [3:2 Guide] are the
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    the effects directly on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus. Image stabilization is only active at the moment of shooting. Image stabilization only counters up and down motion. This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally. • If camera shake is
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    150
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    10 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to change the date/time battery, the use of the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. 151
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    the Date/Time Battery The life of the date/time battery (back-up battery) is approximately 7 years. If the Date/Time settings screen appears every time the camera is turned on, replace the date/time battery with a new one (CR1220). Turn off the camera. Remove the date/time battery holder. Replace
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    charge is left in the batteries. Turn off the camera. Plug the cord into the camera. ● Open the cover and fully insert the plug into the camera. Connect the power cord. ● Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter, then plug the other end into a power outlet. ● Turn the camera on to use it
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    do not come into contact with any metal objects. Lens will not retract. • Do not open the memory card/battery cover while the power is on. After closing the memory card/battery cover, turn the power on then back off (p. 15). TV output Image is distorted or not showing on TV (p. 117). Shooting
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    Troubleshooting Image camera will focus. Subject is too dark. • Raise the flash and set it to h (p. 69). • Correct the brightness with exposure compensation (p. 68). • Adjust the image camera is reducing red-eye, it is not possible to shoot. It is more effective if the subject is looking directly at
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    Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera transfer images to a computer. It may be possible to solve the problem when the camera is connected to a computer via cable by
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    message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 50). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 23, 28, 31, 53, 67, 99) or edit images (pp. 128 - 132). Erase the
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    or sand in the air. • If this error message continues to appear, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. A camera error was detected (Error number) • If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the
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    ) Grid Lines (p. 148) Camera shake warning (p. 25) Metering Method (p. 85) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 70) / Recording Pixels (pp. 70, 102) Still Images: Recordable Shots (p. 71) Movies: Remaining Time (p. 102) Self-Timer (pp. 57, 76, 77) Disp. Overlay (p. 148) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 54
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    Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses - Orange Spotlights Dark Dark Blue When Using Tripod * - * - * Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod. 160
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    (pp. 69, 88), Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 94) Focusing Range (pp. 69, 86) File Size (pp. 71, 102) Still Images: Recording Pixels (p. 70) Movies: Movie Length (p. 102) Protect (p. 118) Favorites (p. 124) My Colors (pp. 75, 130) Red-Eye Correction (pp. 93, 132) Shooting Date and Time (p. 18) 161
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    ) AE Lock/FE Lock (pp. 87, 103) ISO Speed (p. 72) Self-Timer (pp. 57, 76, 77) Flash (pp. 69, 88)*3 Program Shift (p. 87) Focusing Range (p. 69) of shots cannot be specified, and the time delay cannot be set to 0 seconds. *3 Fixed to ! when the flash is lowered, but selectable when the flash is
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    in Each Shooting Mode K E I JC T Y wOPt E > z 1 2 *2 *2 { { { { *2 *2 *2 - *5 Func. Menu 7 8 { *5 Not selectable but switches to ... when the flash fires. *6 Fixed to . *7 Fixed to . *8 not available. *9 Fixed to . { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not
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    /Manual Flash Exp.Comp -2 to +2 Flash Output Minimum/ Medium/ Maximum Red-Eye Corr. On/Off Red-Eye Lamp On/Off Safety FE On/Off Auto/Off On/Off Off/2 - 10 sec./Hold Off/Detailed/Focus Check On/Off Off/Grid Lines 3:2 Guide/Both Continuous/Off Shoot Only/Panning Off/Date/Date & Time
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    Menus K E I JC T Y wOPt E > z 1 3 3 *3 *3 3 *3 *3 { { { *3 *6 *6 *6 *6 *6 *6 *6 *6 *6 *6 *6 *6 *6 *6 *6 - - - - 3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 - - - - 7 { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable 165
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    Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Distance Units Video System Language Reset All * Default setting Content On/Off* Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Set the sounds for each camera operation. On*/Off Set within a range of ±2. Add an image as a start-up image. Formats memory card
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    All Selections Print Settings Content Displays printing screen (When connected to a printer). Chooses individual images for printing. Chooses starting and ending images for printing. Chooses all images for printing. Cancels all settings for printing. Sets the printing style. Ref. Page - p. 136
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    Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length 12x zoom Manual Focus AF Frame Face Detect, Center Metering System Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Exposure Compensation (Still Images (W), f/5.6 - f/8.0 (T) Flash Modes Auto, on, Slow
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    *2 Standard, Miniature Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap *3 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer Digital Zoom Still images/Movies: Approx. 4x (up to approx. 48x in combination with the optical zoom) Safety Zoom, Digital tele-converter Continuous Shooting Mode Normal, AF, LV Speed (Normal Approx
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    .8 mm (4.46 x 2.88 x 1.80 in.) • CIPA compliant Weight (CIPA compliant Approx. 308 g (10.9 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card) Approx. 260 g (9.17 oz.) (camera body only) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. 170
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    lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera formed on the camera, stop using it immediately, as continued use may damage the camera. Remove the batteries and memory card, and wait
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    Components Guide 40 Compression (Image Quality 70 Continuous Shooting 74 D Date and Time J Date/Time Date/Time 19 Adding to Image 56 Changing 19 Date/Time Battery 152 172 Setting 18 World Clock 144 Default Settings 48 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Digital Tele-Converter 55 Digital Zoom
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    (Memory Card 21, 50 FUNC. Menu LIst 162 Menu 44 G Grid Lines 148, 159 H Household Power 153 I i-Contrast 92, 131 Image Quality J Compression Ratio Images Display Time 147 Editing J Editing Erasing Images 27, 122 Playback J Viewing Protect 118 Included Items J Accessories Indicator
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    17, 71 Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time Shooting Info 159 Shooting Time 30, 102 Shooting Using a TV 78 Slideshow 113 Smart Shuffle 116 Smile (Shooting Mode 62 Snow (Shooting Mode 60 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2 Installation 33 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to
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