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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.
C O P Y
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Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. AA-size Alkaline Memory Card Camera Batteries (x2) (128 MB) Interface Cable AV Cable Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400 WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty “Canon Customer Solution Disk Card Support” Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop.
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Read This First Test Shots Take some initial test shots and play 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 an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement The images record
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What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4 ● Easy Shooting (Easy Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 – 55 Take good people shots IF CwP Portraits With nightscapes Kids and pets At the beach With snowscapes (p. 52) (p. 52) (p. 52) (p. 54) (p. 55) Take good landscapes U , O J Landscapes Sunsets Nightscapes Foliage (p. 52) (p.
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What Do You Want to Do? View ● Look at my pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 1 ● Easy Playback (Easy Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 ● Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 ● Quickly search pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 91 ● Erase pictures . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents .......2 n Menu – Basic Operations.... 46 Read This First ..................................3 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 47 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Returning the Camera to Default Settings ..........................................
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Table of Contents Adjusting the White Balance........... 70 d Searching for Images Using the Jump Display...................................91 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ..................................... 71 . Viewing Slideshows ....................92 Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 72 Checking the Focus.........................93 Î Shooting Using the Two Second k Magnifying Images .....................94 Self-Timer ....................................... 72 + Changing
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Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. Caution Denotes the possibility of
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Safety Precautions Battery • Use only recommended batteries. • Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame. • Do not let the batteries come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts. This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or c
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Safety Precautions • Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is covered by your fingers or clothing. This may cause the camera to malfunction. • Remove and store the batteries when you are not using the camera. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosio
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1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images in Easy Mode, how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while h
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries and memory card into the camera. 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 in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click. 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. Insert the memo
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 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 card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. The memory card will pop up. 13 C O P Y
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Alkaline Batteries NiMH Batteries Power Source (Supplied) (Sold Separately) LCD monitor On* 140 350 Number of Shots LCD monitor Off 430 700 68 Playback Time (Hours) * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken. • Depending on the brand of alkaline batteries used, the number
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 128 MB (Supplied) 2 GB 8 GB Number of Shots 39 626 2505 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting Mode (p. 20). Number of shots that can be take
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Setting 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. The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option. ● Press the op buttons to set a value. Make the setting. ● Press the m button. Once the date and time have been set, the Date/Time screen
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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. Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [Date/ Time], then press the m button. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 16 to adjust the setting. ● To close the menus, press the n button. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery)
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Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Set the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button , then press the n button . Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to select a language, then press the m button. Once the display language has been set, the language menu will close. You can also change the display language by pressing the n button, selecting the 3 tab,
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Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop). The camera automatically makes the necessary settings for shooting, such as focusing and setting the brightness. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Press fully (to the second stop). The camera plays the shutter sound a
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A Taking Pictures Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. The start-up sound will play, and the start- up screen will appear. ● Pressing the power button again will turn the camera off. Select the A mode. ● Set the mode dial to A. ● When
