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    Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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    Cable STV-250N Neck Strap NS-DC4 Lens Cap Lens Hood LH-DC50 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software
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    sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera. LCD Monitor • The LCD
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    of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 70 ● Take pictures continuously 75 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 149 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 61, 73 ● Maintain the focus on moving subjects
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    Movies ● Shoot movies 31 ● View movies 33 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 29 Save ● Save images to a computer 34 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 50 ● Use the camera abroad 143 5
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    Want to Do 4 Conventions Used in this Guide ........9 Safety Precautions 10 1 Getting Started 13 Inserting the Screen Brightness .... 51 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 52 Low Level Memory Scenes 59 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 62 Inserting the Date and Time 64
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    Composition with the Focus Lock 79 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 81 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 82 Changing the AF Frame Position Focus On (Face Select 86 Changing the Metering Mode.......... 87 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .... 88 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode 89 Shooting with
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    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF 138 8 Customizing the Camera.....141 Changing Functions 142 Changing Shooting Functions........146 Registering Power 157 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately 158 Troubleshooting 161 List of Messages that Appear on the Screen 164 Functions
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    Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that ) (Left button) (Down button) (Control dial) • : Troubleshooting tips. • : Hints for getting more out of your camera. • : Things you should be careful about. • : Supplemental
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    any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. • To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. • Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally
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    • 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 player) -ROM played on a music CD player. Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it by the strap. •
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    , cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. • When carrying the camera in a bag, close the LCD monitor to face inward to ensure that hard objects to not come into contact with the screen. Failure to do
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    Strap/Removing the Lens Cap • Attach the included strap and place it around your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning on the camera. • Clip the lens cap to the neck strap when not in use. • When not in use, store the
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    Inserting the Batteries Open the cover. ● Slide and hold the cover lock , then slide and open the cover as shown. Insert the batteries. ● Insert the batteries with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly. Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place .
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    * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting based on fully charged batteries. Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 38, 40). Can
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    it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place . Removing the Memory Card ● Push the memory
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    used. Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 24). Number of shots that can be taken Compatible Memory Cards • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards
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    until it clicks into place. ● The image will display normally (not reversed). Always keep the LCD monitor closed with the display facing the camera body when the camera is not in use. When you push the LCD monitor until you hear the clicking sound, the LCD monitor will automatically turn off, and
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    the Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you have not , the Date/ Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera. Daylight saving time settings If you choose in Step 2 and press the
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    Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Date/Time], then press
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    Setting the Display Language You can change the display language in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button , then immediately press the n button . Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons or
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    Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used 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
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    ? • Since the time required to shoot differs according to the scene you want to take, the length of the shutter sound may change. • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded image may be blurry. If you just press the shutter button fully without pausing
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    on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. Image area when shooting movies (p. 27) Focus range (approx.) Zoom bar 24 Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The start-up sound will play, and the start- up screen will appear. ● Pressing the power button again will turn
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    appears, it is recommended to shoot with the flash. Raise the flash manually to shoot. The flash will automatically fire. When you are not using flash will turn off). Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot. X The indicator will blink red while
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    subject and shoot. Move about 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto. • the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends. Scene Icons The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically
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    in reverse order, while turning it clockwise displays images in the order they were taken. ● Pressing the shutter button halfway in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. ● The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. 27
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    Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons or
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    terminal in the direction shown. ● Insert the cable's larger plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer. Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Choose an image to print. ● Press the qr buttons or turn
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    want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. ● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 39 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant
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    will record in stereo. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Set the mode dial to subject, making it appear smaller. Shoot. ● Press the movie button. X The camera will beep once, the movie will start shooting, and [ Rec] and the elapsed
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    than the movie button. Otherwise, the sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Stop shooting. ● Press the movie button again. X The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. X The movie will record to the memory card. X Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card
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    software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play back the movie smoothly. For enhanced playback you can also connect the camera to a TV. 33
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    your camera images to a computer. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. System Requirements Windows OS Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1 and 2) Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack
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    (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation. ● If the [User Account Control] window
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    . ● Follow the steps on p. 29 to connect the camera to a computer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. X CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click
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    will transfer to your computer. ● After the transfer finishes, click [¯] to close CameraWindow, then turn off the camera and unplug the cable. ● For further operations, refer to the Software Guide. You can transfer images without installing the included software by simply connecting your
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    400PCU*1 Lens Hood LH-DC50 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×4) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 Battery and Charger for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 Battery and Charger
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    High-Definition TV Audio IN Terminal (R/L) TV/Video Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers*2 Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) Inkjet Printers (PIXMA series) Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to
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    Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Flash • Speedlite 220EX/270EX/430EX II*/580EX II* Speedlites for Canon EOS models. Subjects are optimally illuminated for crisp, natural
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    2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. 41
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    Components Guide Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (p. 116) mode dial is set to a position other than Movie Auto Mode You can leave it to the camera to select mode, movies can be shot by pressing the movie button (p. 107). settings (p.
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    Guide (Power Input) Terminal (p. 157) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) DIGITAL Terminal HDMI Terminal Memory Card Slot Cover (p. 16) n (Menu) (Display) Button (p. 46) e (Macro) (p. 72) / q Button f (Manual Focus) (p. 88) / o Button ISO (p. 73) / r Button m FUNC camera on and off in Playback mode. 43
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    Time (p. 32) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 62) / Digital Tele-Converter (p. 63) Focus Bracketing (p. 89) Macro (p. 72), Super Macro (p. 72), Manual Focus (p. 88) 143) * : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts
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    Aperture Value, Image Quality (Movies) (p. 108) i-Contrast (pp. 96, 135) Flash (p. 69), Exposure Compensation (p. 98) Macro (p. 72), Super Macro (p. 72), Manual Focus (p. 88) File Size (p. 70) Still Images: Recording Pixels (p. 70) Movies: Movie Length (p. 108) Protect (p. 124) My Colors (pp. 76
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    , Simple Information will not display. You can set the display that appears first. Press the n button to choose the 4 tab. Then set [Review Info]. Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition
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    the power lamp (p. 43) will light or blink depending on the camera's status. Lamp Power Lamp Indicator Status Camera Status Lights orange Shooting mode (p. 24) Lights green Playback mode (p. 27)/Connected to a printer (p. 29) Lights yellow Connected to a computer (p. 36) Blinks red Recording
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    FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 166 - 169). Choose a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode. Display the FUNC. menu. ● Press the m button. Available
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    Menu - Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 168 - 171). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose a tab. ● Press the qr buttons
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    Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn
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    3 tab. ● Pressing the l button again for more than one second will return the screen to the original brightness. • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab. • When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab
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    All], then press the m button. Reset the settings. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], 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. 21), [Video System
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    formatting starts. About low level formatting When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, low level formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before low level formatting. • Low
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    can check the current time. ● Press and hold the m button. X A screen like that on the left appears showing the current time. ● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to change the display color
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    entering the lens. Align the notch ( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the camera, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until locked. ● Turn the it. ● When not in use, attach the lens hood to the camera as shown. If you use the built-in flash with the lens hood attached, portions
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    choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the mode dial is set to A for "Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)" (p. 62) to "Using the Face Self-Timer" (p. 66). When shooting
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    ) ● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of people against city nightscapes or night backgrounds. ● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod. Take shots of moving subjects (Sports) ● Shoots continuous images while focusing automatically. 58
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    In F or mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 73) is increased to match the shooting conditions. Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Choose a Shooting mode. ● Set
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    Shooting in Special Scenes , Take nightscapes (Night Scene) ● Lets you take beautifully lit city nightscapes or night backgrounds. ● You can also take beautifully lit pictures of people along with the backgrounds due to the slower shutter speed. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take
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    of people against snowy backgrounds. Z Shoot using high ISO speed (ISO 3200) ● Lets you set the ISO speed to 3200, and lets you shoot without camera shake or subject blurring even in low light conditions. ● Recording pixels are set to (1600 x 1200 pixels) (p. 70). • In ' or y mode, images may appear
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    zoom will zoom in even further on the subject. Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate Recording Pixels Optical Zoom (28 - 560 mm)* Digital Zoom (560 - 2240 mm)* 20x 25x 31x 50x 80x : No image deterioration (zoom factor appears white) : Image deterioration (zoom factor appears blue) : Maximum
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    of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 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 appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel
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    images without an embedded date and time • Use the DPOF print settings (p. 138) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Guide for details. • Connect the camera to a printer to print. Refer to the Personal Printing
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    Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Choose Ò. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose Ò,
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    as for a group photo, press the shutter button, and enter the composition, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. 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
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    4 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this
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    Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode dial to G. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 69 - 78). Shoot. What if the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in orange? If a
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    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. Choose the exposure compensation. ● Press the b button. Adjust the brightness. ● While watching the screen, turn the  dial
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    Changing the Recording Pixels (Image Size) You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixels. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m
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    40937 15368 61406 903 3611 1862 7442 • 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 A2 A3 A4, Letter size 5" x 7" Postcard size 3.5" x 5" ● Suitable for sending
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    subject even closer than in e mode. The optical zoom (p. 24) or digital zoom (p. 62) cannot be used. Shooting Range Macro Mode e Macro œ e • When you move the zoom lever, the zoom bar appears on the screen. The camera cannot focus in e in the yellow portion of the bar. • When zooming within the
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    images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions. • Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing camera shake and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images, however, will appear coarse. • When the
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    wavelength) fluorescent lighting h Flash When shooting with the flash. Custom Manually sets a custom white balance. Custom White Balance You can adjust the when a white balance data is set. If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. 74
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    the m button. Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. Drive Mode Continuous Continuous Shooting AF Continuous Shooting LV Shooting Interval Approx intervals may take longer. • When in t or manual focus (p. 88) modes, will change to . 75
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    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia B/W Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red Custom Color Choose My Colors. ● After pressing the m
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    Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set from 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 76 to choose , then press the l button. ● Press the op buttons to choose an option, then
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    Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 - 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 - 10 shots). Choose $. ● After pressing the p button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose $, then press the n button. Choose the settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Delay] or [
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    's monitor. • TV display is not available when using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV. • Digital Zoom is not available while the camera is connected to a TV, and the recording pixels are set to . Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While
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    5 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial
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    frames (max. 2) will appear on other faces. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up to 9 green frames will appear on faces on which the camera focuses. • If a face is not detected and only gray frames (no white frame) appear, AF Frame will be set to [Center]. • Examples of faces that
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    button. • The Spot AE Point frame can be linked with the AF frame (p. 87). • The AF frame will be set to normal size when using Digital Zoom (p. 62) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 63). 83
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    or is too big in relation to the screen (p. 82). In [FlexiZone] or [Center], it will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 62) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 63), Servo AF (p. 85), or when connected to a TV (p. 79). 84
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    to choose [On]. Focus. ● The focus and exposure will be maintained where the blue AF frame appears while you press the shutter button halfway. • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. • If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value display in orange
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    turn the  dial, the face frame will move to another face detected by the camera. ● If you press the m button or the button, the frame around the chosen faces Pressing the l button will display the number of faces detected by the camera (35 at the most) (orange: main subject's face, white: detected
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    Changing the Metering Mode You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the Metering mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option,
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    shows the distance display and AF point zoom as a guide, turn the  dial while looking at the magnified display Manual focus mode first. • In order to focus accurately, you are recommended to fix the camera to a tripod. • Magnified display cannot be used with the Digital Zoom (p. 62), the Digital
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    Focus-BKT Mode) The camera automatically takes three shots in the following order: one at the manual focus position, and one r button will widen the interval, and pressing the q button will narrow the interval. The camera will focus on the spot nearest the center (where the focus is set). • If the
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    same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for "Auto Exposure". Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the b button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X When ¤ appears, the exposure will be set. ● If you release your
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    button and press another button, ¤ will disappear and the FE will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot. Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) The camera automatically changes the exposure to take three shots at the same interval as continuous shooting (p. 75). The images are shot in the following order
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    (p. 75) cannot be used in this mode. Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from
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    indicates 2 seconds, 0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. • The fastest shutter speed when using the flash is 1/500 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/500 second if a faster speed is chosen. • Depending on the zoom position, some shutter speeds may
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    .8, F3.2, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F5.7, F6.3, F7.1, F8.0 • The fastest shutter speed when using the flash is 1/500 second. As a result, the camera will not set a shutter speed faster than 1/500 second regardless of the the aperture value you set. • Depending on the zoom position, some aperture
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    set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. D stands for "Manual". Set the mode dial to D. Aperture Value Shutter Speed Exposure Level Indicator Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Make the setting. ● Press the b button to choose
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    or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting. Choose [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the
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    Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Control]. ● Press the n button, choose [Flash Control] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Adjust the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Red-Eye Corr.] and
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    choose [Flash Control] (p. 97) from the 4 tab, then choose [Flash Exp. Comp] and press the qr buttons to choose a setting (p. 49). Safety FE The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene. In
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    Adjusting the Flash Output In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. Set the camera to D mode. Choose the flash output. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to the flash output if you choose the 4 tab, then [Flash Control] and set the [Flash Mode] option to [Manual]. 99
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    Changing the Flash Timing You can change the timing for the flash and shutter. Choose [Flash Control] (p. 97). Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Shutter Sync.] and press the qr buttons to choose [1st-curtain] or [2nd-curtain]. What are the 1st-curtain and 2nd-
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    Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. • In ", $, , and image shot. • Not available in W, Choose [Blink Detection]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4
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    . Settings that Can be Registered • Shooting modes (G, M, B or D) • Items set in G, M, B or D (pp. 69 - 95) • Items in the shooting menu • Zoom position • Manual focus position (p. 88) • My Menu items (p. 150) Enter the Shooting mode you want to register and make the settings. Choose [Save Settings
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    Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. T Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a
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    Changing the Color and Shooting Y Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. ● Follow Step 1 on p. 59 to choose Y. Press the l button. ● The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both display. ● The default setting is
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    Shooting Stitch Assist Images Specify the range of colors to be swapped. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to adjust the range of colors affected. ● Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors. ● Pressing the l
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    images shot clockwise.) Finish shooting. ● Press the m button. Merge the images on a computer. ● For details on how to merge the images, refer to the Software Guide. • This function is not available when a TV is used as the monitor (p. 79). • To use AF lock, register % to the button (p. 149). 106
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    as the FUNC. and Rec. menus may be changed to those of the movie recording mode. • AE Lock/Exposure Shift (p. 111), AF Lock (p. 85), and Manual Focus (p. 88) cannot be set before shooting. Make these settings while while shooting. • When you finish shooting a movie, the settings will return to those
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    . 33 sec. 42 min. 11 sec. 22 min. 45 sec. 1 hr. 30 min. 57 sec. 1 hr. 4 min. 1 sec. 4 hrs. 15 min. 51 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Maximum clip length is approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds in , 1 hour in and . Recording also stops when the file size reaches 4 GB
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    shoot still images while shooting a movie. Focus while shooting a movie. ● Press the shutter button halfway. X The focus and exposure will readjust (the camera will not beep). ● The movie will continue shooting. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The still image will record. • While shooting
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    and press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Mic Level], then press the qr buttons to choose [Manual]. Auto Manual The recording volume is automatically adjusted to reduce sound distortion. After pressing the p button, press the qr buttons to set the sound recording
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    way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects The optical and digital zoom (p. 62) are available. • Using the Self-Timer (p. 65) • Shooting -Timer (p. 77) • Shooting Using a TV Monitor (p. 79) • Shooting in Manual Focus Mode (p. 88) • Shooting with the AE Lock (p. 90) • Turning off
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    down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame Edit (p. 113) Appears when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 29). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details. 112
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    Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Choose *. ● Follow Steps 1 and 3 on p. 33, choose * and 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. ●
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    Editing Check the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose (Play), then press the m button. The edited movie will play. ● To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2. ● To cancel editing, press the op buttons, and choose . After pressing the m button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
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    play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to specify images for printing. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been
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    Quickly Searching Images g Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. X Images will display in an index. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to increase the number of images. The number of images
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    Viewing Images in Filtered Playback To turn off this function, press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Scroll Display], then choose [Off]. Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also
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    Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Jump by and Viewing images using filter playback. ● Pressing the m button will start filtered playback, and the jump method and a yellow frame will appear. ● If you press the qr buttons or turn the  dial, the chosen target images will display. ● Pressing the d
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    Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button, choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab and press the m button. Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an item, and press the qr buttons to adjust
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    Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 46). X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was
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    Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed
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    TV, and unplug the stereo video cable. What if the images don't properly display on the TV? Images will not display correctly if the camera's video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system. Press the n button, choose the 3 tab and [Video System] to switch to the correct
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    the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera's HDMI terminal. ● Fully insert the cable plug into the TV
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    . If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 53), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera's erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first. Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 above to choose [Select] and press
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    Select Range Protecting Images Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 124 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. Choose the starting image. ● Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose the image and press the m button. Choose the ending image. ● Press
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    Protecting Images Protect images. ● Press the p button, choose [Protect] and press the m button. Choose images with the  dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the  dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step
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    Erasing All Images You can choose images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 124) cannot be erased. Choose [Erase]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Erase], and press the m button. Choose a
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    Erasing All Images Select Range Press the n button. Erase. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK] and press the m button. Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 127 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 125 to choose images. Erase. ●
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    Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images in categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 117) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • Viewing Slideshows (p. 119), Protecting Images (p. 124), Erasing All Images (p. 127
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    Organizing Images by Category (My Category) ● To choose multiple images, repeat the above operation. Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 129 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 125 to choose images. ● Press the p button, choose the
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    Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of cannot be rotated. Choose [Rotate]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Rotate], and press the m button. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. ● The
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    Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. ● Press the n button and choose the 1 tab, then choose [Resize] and press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose the image and
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    Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming Area Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming Choose [Trimming]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or
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    Adding Effects with the My Colors Function • , and images cannot be trimmed. • The width and height ratio of an image that can be changed is fixed at 4:3 (for a vertical image 3:4). • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming. Adding Effects with the My
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    coloration of images changed with this function may vary from those recorded with the My Colors function (p. 76). Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness
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    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 zoom the image using the procedures in "Magnifying Images" (p. 121). Save
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    print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Easily the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer (p.
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    with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards - • Some printers or photo developer services may not be camera. These settings will be overwritten with those set by your camera. • Images with the date embedded always print with the date, regardless of the [Date] setting. As a result, some printers
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    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 19). Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the
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    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Choose [Select Range] in Step 1 on p. 139 and press the m button. ● Choose images according to Steps 2 and 3 on p. 125. Make print settings. ● Press the op buttons, choose [Order] and press the m button. Set All Images to
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    8 Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions 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. 141
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    press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. ● If you set the power saving function to [Off], be careful not to forget to turn off the camera after use. Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 54). This also works when
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    Changing Functions 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 time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/ Time settings. Set the home time
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    ] and [Auto Reset] settings. If you want to start over with file number 0001, format the memory card before use (p. 53). • Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or image types. 144
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    Changing Functions Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. ● Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date.
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    in those modes (pp. 166 - 169). Switching the Focus Setting The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter button is not pressed. However, AF], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. The camera focuses continuously until On you press the shutter button halfway, allowing you
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    the qr buttons to choose [Off]. Changing the Image Display Time You can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting. ● Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. 2 - 10 sec. Hold Off Displays images for the set time. The image displays until you
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    , then press the m button. X Items with a will display. Shooting Info Displays shooting information (p. 44). Grid Lines A grid overlays the display. 3:2 Guide The areas outside the 3:2 range are grayed out. This area will not print when printing on paper with a 3:2 aspect ratio. Histogram
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    to a tripod. It is recommended to set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is attached to a tripod. • When using [Panning], hold the camera horizontally. Image stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically. Registering Functions to the Button ● Choose [Set Shortcut button], then
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    the LCD monitor and viewfinder displays will turn off. Perform one of the following operations to solve the problem. • Press any button other than the power button • Change the camera's vertical or horizontal orientation • Open and close the LCD monitor • Raise and lower the flash Registering
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    Changing Playback Functions X will appear. ● To cancel registration, press the m button, and the will disappear. ● Press the n button. Change the order in which menu items are displayed. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Sort], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to choose the menu item
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    1 Preset images. 2 You can register your images. Setting a Recorded Image as the Start-up Screen Image When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register sounds and images. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [2], then
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    register sounds and the start-up screen image You can register sounds and start-up screen images that come with the included software to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. 153
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    154
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    9 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to change the date/time battery, the use of separately sold accessories, troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions. The index also appears at the end. 155
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    (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. Open the cover and remove the AA batteries (p. 14). Remove the date/time battery holder. Replace
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    . ● Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter, then plug the other end into a power outlet. ● You can turn the camera on to use it. ● After you finish, turn off the camera and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Do not unplug the plug and power cord with the
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    , you cannot set the built-in flash. • Some functions on Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II cannot be used with this camera. • The flash may not fire when using Canon brand flashes other than Speedlite EX series models. Also, automatic red-eye correction is not available. • Using a non
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    sure to set the flash exposure compensation on the flash to [+0]. • The flash output can be adjusted on the camera or the flash if [Flash Mode] is set to [Manual]. With Speedlite 220EX and 270EX, settings cannot be made on the flash. In D mode, you can set the flash output with the
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    the camera to E-TTL mode) - FE Lock (When [Flash Mode] is [Auto]) - Auto Zoom (Not available with the 220EX or 270EX) • Please read the manuals that . Canon Flashes Other than Speedlite EX Series Since other flashes fire at full strength, refer to the guide number listed in the flash's user guide for
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    Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • Confirm
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    Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then . 79, 85). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus. • If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and push the
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    Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera Guide for information regarding folder problem may be solved by performing the following operations to slow down transfer speed when the camera
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    incorrectly. Install the memory card in the correct direction when shooting (p. 16). Memory card error (p. 53) • Contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 24, 57, 67
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    card into the printer's card slot to print. Lens error, restart camera • A lens error was detected. Press the power button to turn the camera off and back on (p. 42). If this error message continues to appear, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens
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    Menus AI J F HU, t K wy O P Z TY L E *6 5 5 7 4 { { { *4 4 *2 U UU UUUUUUUUUUUUUU U UU 4 *6 9 points when a face is not detected. *7 [On] when movement is detected. { Selectable, or set automatically. U :Selectable only, no settings available.
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    */Off Display Off: 10, 20 or 30 sec./1*, 2 or 3 min. Home/World Date and time settings m/cm* ft/in NTSC/PAL Choose display language. Returns camera to default settings. Ref. Page p. 50 p. 50 p. 152 p. 144 p. 51 p. 152 pp. 22, 53 p. 144 p. 145 p. 145 p. 54 p. 143 p. 20 p. 145 p. 122 p. 21 p. 52 170
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    1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Erase Protect Rotate My Category i-Contrast Red-Eye Correction Trimming Resize My Colors Scroll Display Resume Transition * Default setting Options/Summary Plays back images automatically. Erases images. Protects images. Rotates images. Categorizes images. Corrects
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    blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external
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    Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.4 million) Lens 5.0 (W) - 100.0 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 560 (T) mm f/2.8 (W) - f/5.7 (T) Digital 4.0 m (13 ft.) - infinity (T) Manual Focus: 10 cm (3.9 in.) - infinity
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    MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card File Format Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant Data Type Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Interface Hi-Speed USB (Dedicated connector with unified type of digital, audio and video*) HDMI (HDMI mini connector) * mini
  • Canon SX20 | PowerShot SX20 IS Camera User Guide - Page 175
    Specifications Lens Hood LH-DC50 Dimensions Diameter x Length 69.7 mm x 30.0 mm (2.74 x 1.18 in.) Weight Approx. 10 g (0.35 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. 175
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    Components Guide 42 Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ......... 70 Continuous Shooting 75 AF 75 LV 75 Control Dial 9, 43 D Date and Time Adding to Image 64 Changing 20 Date/Time Battery 156 Settings 19 Date/Time J Date and Time Default Settings 52 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution
  • Canon SX20 | PowerShot SX20 IS Camera User Guide - Page 177
    Landscape (Scene Mode 58 LCD monitor J Screen M Macro 72 Manual Focus 88 Memory Cards 17 Available Shots 17, 71 Formatting 22 Accessories Panoramic Photos 105 Personal Printing Guide 2 PictBridge 29 Playback J View Print Settings (DPOF 137 Printer 29, 39 Printing 29 Program AE 68
  • Canon SX20 | PowerShot SX20 IS Camera User Guide - Page 178
    23 Slideshow 119 Snow (Scene Mode 61 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 34 Sound Images to a Computer ......... 34 178 Travel Abroad 143 Trimming 133 Troubleshooting 161 V Video J Movies Viewing (Playback 27 Enlarged Display 121
  • Canon SX20 | PowerShot SX20 IS Camera User Guide - Page 179
    MEMO 179
  • Canon SX20 | PowerShot SX20 IS Camera User Guide - Page 180
    effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete. However, if you notice any errors or omissions, please contact the Canon customer service center indicated on the customer support list included with the product. • The above items notwithstanding
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